Programs
May 17 | Dining by Design
On behalf of Historic BK House & Gardens, we are delighted to present our Spring signature event, Dining by Design—an elegant evening celebrating design, culture, the timeless spirit of New Orleans, and BK’s Bicentennial!
Hosted in our historic French Quarter home and courtyard, BK’s Dining by Design Salon showcases imaginative tablescapes and florals created by leading designers and tastemakers including, Keith Carroll, Vesta Fort, Rebekah Founds, Celeste Marshall, Maria Wink Meyers + Kim Starr Wise, Ware Porter, Rebecca Singley, Maureen Stevens Design. Accompanied by exceptional cuisine from Pigeon Caterers, libations, and music by violinist Abraham Santos Fernandez, Dining by Design celebrates 200 years of style, stories and sophistication.
Sponsored in part by Element, Dining by Design 2026 is co-chaired by Randle Looney and Colleen Connor. Proceeds from this event directly support the preservation and restoration of BK’s art, textiles, and ephemera. We are pleased to offer the following sponsorship opportunities:
Ticket and Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Individual Ticket $150
- Sponsorship Levels:
- Parterre Sponsor – $1,000 (Logo placement on event materials, signage, program, and website + Two-year BK Household Membership+ Includes (4) Tickets)
- Medallion Sponsor– $2,500 (Logo placement on event materials, signage, program, and website + Featured acknowledgment on social media and during the event alongside other sponsors + Two-year BK Household Membership+ Includes (6) event tickets)
- Portico Sponsor – $5,000 (Premier logo placement on event promotions, signage, program, and website + Dedicated social media spotlight, night-of “individual shout out,” and post-event recognition + Two-year BK Household Membership + Includes (8) event tickets)
Sponsor commitments made by May 8 will be included in the program and event signage. Thank you for your consideration and support. BK looks forward to spreading the word about your commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage and architecture of our beloved New Orleans!
Limited tickets will be AVAILABLE at the door.
Thanks To Our Sponsors
Medallion
Parterre
Wendy Lodring Bart & Hank Bart • Hal Williamson & Dale LeBlanc • Alliance Française
Featured Installations & Partners
May 20 | Children’s Book Signing in the Parterre Garden
BK House will host a book signing celebrating the release of
Author George S. Corey and Artist Cleo’s new kids’ ghost-hunter book trilogy
Wednesday, May 20, from 5-6:30 p.m.
Honoring BK’s literary history, we invite you to meet the author, George S. Corey, and the artist, CLEO, at the launch of their newest children’s book, a ghost-hunter trilogy set in the French Quarter. “The Mardi Gras Mystery!” This exciting story follows two 8-year-old best friends, Georgie and GiGi, as they embark on a ghost hunt through the French Quarter and save Mardi Gras!
Learn more about the passion behind Georgie and GiGi’s adventures in The Mardi Gras Mystery, The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, and The Missing Maid at a festive book signing, complete with champagne, juice and treats.
Reservations are required for this FREE event.
Please email stephanie@bkhouse.org and let us know how many people will be attending in your party.
May 27 | Rhythm & Roses Concert
Back by popular demand, BK welcomes a spring Rhythm & Roses Concert on
Wednesday, May 27, when T Marie and Bayou Juju perform in the beautiful
gardens at 1113 Chartres Street from 6-8 pm.
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $15 for non-members; $10 for members
June 3 | The Baroness de Pontalba Returns to Chartres Street
Authors Rory O’Neill Schmitt, PhD and Rosary O’Neill, PhD, will enlighten guests on information they uncovered that has never been published or found in other literature about the Baroness de Pontalba. The research comes from their latest book, The Blood of the Baroness.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
$10 BK Members (must log into BKH account) $15 Non-members